Student Resources
…Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…
Community Tree Advocacy
…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components. Each course will provide you with more details pertaining to the course and receiving the certificate of completion….
Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
Tree Ordinances
…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…
Economic
…more for goods and services in central business districts having high quality tree canopy. Helpful Resources Review studies, reports and more to learn more about the benefits of trees. TitleDescriptionDocument…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…I have been resourcing the Georgia Forestry Commission hand crew for 10 years now and it’s always a thrill when I relay that message to our crew boss, saying, “We…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…of this distinction,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Throughout his 40-year career, he has been dedicated to wildfire prevention awareness and has led numerous federal fire prevention teams…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…the state, we have an office near you! Visit the “Learn & Explore” portion of our website at gatrees.org/learn-explore for more information on programs, resources, Project Learning Tree, and more.…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…are in the state, we have an office near you! Visit the “Learn & Explore” portion of our website at gatrees.org/learn-explore for more information on programs, resources, PLT, and more.…